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Health & Environment

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is now turning its focus to urban water access, positioning it as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Urban Water Access Expansion The 2026–2030 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Development Plan aims to...

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health...

Laos Reports Over 9,400 Dengue Fever Cases in the First Nine Months of 2025

Dengue fever continues to challenge communities across Laos, with 9,408 infections and one death...

Rising HIV Infections Among Youth in First Half of 2025 Highlight Ongoing Health Challenge

More than 1,100 people in Laos were newly infected with HIV in the first...

Lao Prime Minister Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties, Seek Tariff Reductions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone concluded a high-level working visit to Washington D.C., United States,...

Health Ministry and UNICEF Survey Finds Nearly 100 Percent Vaccination in Tourism Zones

Tourism "green zones" in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, and Luang Prabang Province have reached 99.67 percent vaccination rates, with residents displaying high levels of...

Laos Confirms 369 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 369 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,228 tests were conducted...

LSB and UNFPA Leading the Preparation of the 5th Population and Housing Census 2025 in Lao PDR

The 2nd stakeholders briefing on the 5th Population and Housing Census 2025 (PHC) was chaired on Monday by Mme. Phetsamone SONE, Deputy Head of...

China-funded Project Resettles Luang Prabang Residents affected by Railway

The resettlement of villagers in Luang Prabang affected by the Laos-China Railway is now complete. Vientiane Times reports that the resettlement area, funded by China,...

Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone celebrated its 15th anniversary this month amid much fanfare and media coverage domestically. The Zone, located along the Mekong...

Laos Confirms 470 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 470 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,603 tests were conducted...